Caprese Salad

Caprese Salad
15min4servingsEasySalads

Ripe tomato and mozzarella slices with fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A quick, high-protein Italian salad for summer tables.

High proteinLow carbGluten freeQuickBudget friendly

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and dry the tomatoes, remove the cores and cut into 1 cm thick rounds.

  2. 2

    Drain the mozzarella, pat dry with paper towels and slice to the same thickness as the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices alternately and slightly overlapping on a large platter, tucking basil leaves between them.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Just before serving, drizzle with the olive oil and balsamic vinegar; serve within 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories408 kcal
Protein23 g
Carbs8 g
Fat32 g

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Caprese Salad
15min4servingsEasySalads

Ripe tomato and mozzarella slices with fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. A quick, high-protein Italian salad for summer tables.

High proteinLow carbGluten freeQuickBudget friendly
Time15 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
CategorySalads
All recipes